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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Weezer, Hilary Duff and More Set for Billboard Live Music Summit 2026: WHAT TO EXPECT 

  • Weezer and Hilary Duff will receive live music honours.
  • Duff’s Lucky Me Tour now spans 91 shows worldwide.
  • The summit features panels on touring, festivals and international markets.

The Billboard Live Music Summit returns to Los Angeles on 10 November, bringing artists and live entertainment leaders together for industry discussions, networking and awards. Weezer will receive the Legends of Live Award and Hilary Duff will be honoured for Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year, recognising their…

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In 1973, Jeff Bridges insisted a director had made a “terrible mistake” and begged to be fired from a role. He got an Oscar nomination for it

  • Bridges asked to be fired before filming began.
  • Cimino convinced him he was right for the role.
  • The performance brought Bridges an Oscar nomination.

In 1973, Jeff Bridges asked director Michael Cimino to fire him from *Thunderbolt and Lightfoot*, saying he felt inadequate for the role. Cimino reassured him that he was right for the character, and Bridges stayed with the film. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best…

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Daily on Energy: NOIA on permitting reform – ‘this could be the last chance’

  • NOIA says permitting reform may be the offshore mining industry’s last chance.
  • The Senate is preparing a preliminary vote on the BAAJA bill.
  • A US lease sale off American Samoa is planned for 19 November.

National Ocean Industries Association president Erik Milito urged Congress to pass permitting reform, saying it could be the last chance to advance offshore mineral development. The Senate is due to hold a preliminary vote on its bipartisan permitting bill, BAAJA, as lawmakers return to Washington; the outcome could…

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Disrespectful singer who waved Pride flag during the national anthem offers up predictably tone-deaf response

  • Jason Brock waved a Pride flag while singing the US anthem.
  • The performance took place at the Warriors’ Pride Night game.
  • Brock said the players’ laughter may not have been about the anthem.

Jason Brock, who sang the US national anthem before the Golden State Warriors’ Pride Night game against Miami, waved a small Pride flag during the performance. His response to criticism matters because the incident has prompted debate about expression at public sporting events and how the anthem should…

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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

  • Bloodsports’ “Ten Thousand Feet” is named song of the week.
  • Its lyrics draw on Joe Sprinz’s 1939 blimp stunt.
  • The song builds from unease to a cathartic release.

Margaret names Bloodsports’ “Ten Thousand Feet” her song of the week, praising its slow, tense build and release. The track draws on the story of baseball player Joe Sprinz’s dangerous attempt to catch a ball dropped from a blimp, using sound to evoke both the quiet before impact…

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Country Up-and-Comer Greylan James Talks Viral Hit ‘Water at a Wedding,’ His New Album, And the Kenny Chesney Advice That Sparked His Career

  • Greylan James earns his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with “Water at a Wedding”.
  • The song is also in the top 20 on Country Airplay.
  • Kenny Chesney’s advice helped set James on a songwriting path.

Greylan James has made his Billboard Hot 100 debut with “Water at a Wedding”, a story-led song about seeing an ex at her wedding that gained attention online. Its success marks a new stage for the East Tennessee singer-songwriter, whose career has also reached the Grand Ole Opry…

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Todrick Hall admits he may never fully trust former manager Scooter Braun, despite reunion

  • Hall is working with former manager Scooter Braun again.
  • He says he may never fully trust Braun.
  • Braun is producing Hall’s musical, “Midnight”.

Todrick Hall says he is cautiously rebuilding his relationship with former manager Scooter Braun, who is now a producer on Hall’s off-Broadway musical, “Midnight”. Hall said he may never fully trust Braun again, but values their effort to improve their relationship after a painful falling-out. Braun managed Hall…

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JOHN 5: ‘I Just Want To Be Able To Represent MICK MARS And MÖTLEY CRÜE As Best As I Can’

  • John 5 says he aims to honour Mick Mars and Mötley Crüe’s history.
  • He plays the recorded guitar parts as written.
  • The band has eight Las Vegas shows planned for 2027.

John 5 says he sees his role in Mötley Crüe as representing the band’s history and Mick Mars, rather than drawing attention to himself. The comments underline how he approaches replacing the founding guitarist, whose work helped define the band over four decades. He says he plays the…

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In 1973, Steely Dan wrote a scathing song about LA. Then radio cut out the punchline

  • Steely Dan’s “Show Biz Kids” took aim at Los Angeles culture.
  • Radio edits removed its expletive and its punchline.
  • The band stayed in LA to record two more albums.

Steely Dan’s experience of Los Angeles inspired “Show Biz Kids”, a 1973 song that sharply criticised the city’s entertainment culture. Its satirical lyrics mocked show-business figures as selfish, and the band’s blunt language made the track unusually provocative for the time. Radio stations cut the song from five…

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Jack Harlow Stays on the R&B Side of Things With New EP ‘Sweet Action II’: Stream It Now

  • Jack Harlow has released a seven-track R&B-focused EP.
  • “Too Soon” features Babyface.
  • The songs explore romance, fame and maturity.

Jack Harlow has released *Sweet Action II*, a seven-track EP that returns to the smoother R&B direction he explored on his earlier work. The project follows his divisive March album *Monica* and shifts attention towards love, relationships and maturity, offering a different focus from his more boastful rap…

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